Anthurium plant named Lollipop

ABSTRACT

An Anthurium plant named Lollipop having abundant red-pink flowers held above the foliage with a contrasting cream yellow spadix, a rounded symmetrical compact habit, very abundant branching, durable dark green shiny leaves, and tolerance to heat and the common disease Xanthomonas.

The present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar ofAnthurium, botanically known as Anthurium hybrid, and referred to by thecultivar name Lollipop.

The new cultivar is a product of a planned breeding program carried outby the inventors Ann E. Lamb and Robert D. Hartman. The seedling is aresult of a cross made between unidentified parents in Palmdale, Fla.The cultivar was discovered from the progeny of the stated cross by AnnE. Lamb. Propagation by tissue culture as performed at Palmdale, Fla.,was used to increase the number of plants for evaluation and hasdemonstrated the stability of the combination of characteristics fromgeneration to generation.

The following observations, measurements and values describe plantsgrown in Homestead, Fla. under shade house conditions which closelyapproximate those generally used in horticultural practice. Thephenotype may vary somewhat with variations in environment such astemperature, light intensity and daylength, without, however, anyvariation in the genotype.

The following traits have been repeatedly observed to be characteristicswhich in combination distinguish Lollipop from other Anthuriums of thesame general type, for example, the well known cultivar Lady Jane.

1. Intense red-pink blooms with contrasting yellow spadix.

2. The flowers are held above the leaf canopy.

3. The leaves are dark green, have a shiny surface, and are durable.

4. The plant habit is very compact and rounded.

5. The plant is very free branching.

6. The plant is heat tolerant.

7. The plant is field tolerant to Xanthomonas.

All color references are measured against The Royal HorticulturalSociety (RHS) Colour Chart. Colors are as true as reasonably possiblewith color reproductions of this type.

The drawing comprises a color photograph illustrating in top perspectiveview the inflorescence and foliage of Lollipop.

The plant of Lollipop illustrated was grown in a 25.5 cm pot and thephoto was taken approximately 69 weeks after planting a 20 week oldliner obtained by tissue culture and grown under appropriate growingconditions.

Origin: Seedling of unknown parentage.

Classification: Anthurium hybrid cv. Lollipop.

Propagation: Asexual production either by tissue culture or division.

Plant: In a 25.5 cm pot for a plant grown from a 20 week old liner after69 weeks under appropriate growing conditions, a mature plant ofLollipop is approximately 28 cm to 37 cm in height and approximately 40cm to 59 cm in width.

Leaves:

Form.--The leaf blade is deltoid with a cuspidate tip and a cordatebase. The margins are entire. The midrib tends to curve downward overthe length of the leaf. The leaf blade tends to be slightly wavy overthe width of the leaf.

Size.--Leaf blades of a mature sized plant are approximately 15 cm to 17cm in length and approximately 10 cm to 12.4 cm in width.

Petiole.--The petiole is approximately 10 cm to 13.5 cm in height fromthe base of the petiole to the base of the leaf blade on the primaryshoot. Secondary shoots are somewhat smaller depending on the age of theshoot. The petiole is approximately 4 mm in diameter just below thegeniculum. The petiole below the geniculum will be straight or slightlycurved.

Petiole wings.--Petiole wings are approximately 2 cm in length andapproximately 3 mm in width at their midpoint. The tips of the petiolewings are cordate. There is approximately 8.0 to 9.2 cm between the topof the wing and the base of the geniculum.

Geniculum.--The geniculum is approximately 20 mm to 23 mm in length,approximately 4.5 mm in diameter, and is often curved. The color is144A-B. There is no space between the top of the geniculum and the baseof the leaf blade. The geniculum is prominent.

Veins.--Veins are sunken, with the leaf blade slightly convex betweenveins on the upper surface. The midrib protrudes from the upper leafsurface of the leaf for approximately 2/3 the length of the leaf. Welldefined primary veins on leaves radiate out from the juncture of thepetiole and the leaf. Veins stand out prominently on the lower side.There are approximately 6 primary veins on the leaf.

Lobes.--The leaf has two lobes extending past the petiole. The distancefrom the petiole/leaf juncture to the highest point on the lobes isapproximately 5.5 cm to 6.7 cm.

Color.--Upper surface: Lighter than 139A. Lower surface: 146C. Midrib,upper surface: 146C. Midrib, lower surface: 146D. Petiole: 144A-B.Petiole wing: 144B.

Inflorescence:

Immature spathe.--The spathe is tightly rolled around the spadix andextrudes from the petiole sheath. The spathe is fully open approximatelywhen the pedicel is fully elongated, approximately 21 cm to 23.5 cmabove the soil surface.

Mature spathe.--Size: The flattened spathe is approximately 4 cm to 6 cmlong, approximately 4 cm to 5.5 cm in width, and 0.5 cm in depth.Color,fully open: Upper surface: Pinker than 47B. Lower surface: Lighter than47B. Color, faded: Upper surface: Lighter than 50B. Lower surface: 50B.Arrangement and shape: The spathe stands up on straight wiry pedicelsand opens vertically above or among the leaves. The spathe is deltoidwith a cordate base and a cuspidate apice that is straight. It isslightly cupped when first open but flattens and reflexes slightly as itages. Flowering time: After approximately 16-18 months from a 20 weekold liner for an untreated plant as illustrated and depending on season,approximately 10 to 12 blossoms will be present. Smaller blossoms mayoccur on less mature growth. First flowers can be expected approximately4-5 months after planting a 20 week old liner. Approximately 1 to 3flowers will be present.

Reproductive organs:

Spadix.--Approximately 2.5 cm to 4 cm in height and approximately 4 mmto 7 mm in width. Color: When the spathe unrolls, the spadix is 20Cgradually changing to 145B before senescing. Stamens: Anthers andfilaments are not clearly visible. Pollen: White in color. Pistil:Lighter than 20C in color, protruding between the staminate flowers,firmly fixed to the main axil. The pistilate flowers extendapproximately 0.5 mm beyond the staminate flowes.

Roots.--White fleshy roots with fine laterals. Roots initiated above thesoil have a light pink cast.

GENERAL OBSERVATIONS

Lollipop has abundant red pink flowers with a contrasting cream yellowspadix. The plant is very free flowering and very highly branchedcompared to other Anthuriums of this type, for example, Lady Jane. Theleaves are dark green, shiny and durable. The plant habit is verycompact and rounded. Lollipop is heat tolerant and field tolerant to thecommon greenhouse pathogen Xanthomonas. These combined characteristicsmake Lollipop a unique new cultivar.

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant namedLollipop, as illustrated and described.